Board Trustee - Ocean Generation

Introducing Ocean Generation

Ocean Generation is on a mission to empower 50 million people to take Ocean action by 2030. In just 1 minute, this is who they are.

Established in 2009 by film producer Jo Ruxton, Ocean Generation has galvanised a growing wave of change by exposing the threat of plastic pollution to our health and the health of our Oceans. Their award-winning documentary 'A Plastic Ocean' was named by Sir David Attenborough as "one of the most important films of our time" and ignited mass public awareness about the impact of plastic on our Oceans. Today, as a UNESCO endorsed Ocean NGO, they address the full range of human actions threatening the Ocean with a particular focus on engaging young people.

Their vision

Is a world where everyone understands, values and cares for the Ocean.

Their mission

Is to improve Ocean Literacy across the planet, by translating complex Ocean science into engaging educational content, using film, popular culture, storytelling and the arts.

Expertise Sought

At any time, Ocean Generation need their board to comprise of an appropriate mix of relevant professional skills represented by their various trustees. They are currently particularly seeking trustees who can bring their expertise, experience and networks to bear in the areas of, Charity Fundraising, Ocean Management, Marine Science, and Education (primary to tertiary, formal and informal).

They are also interested to access those with experience of major Youth environmental programme management and to seek representation from a younger generation of leaders. This second group of subject matter experts could be accessed as advisors, patrons or ambassadors, as well as through board membership.

What OG is looking for in their trustees

• A passion for the natural world and our Ocean
• Ability to think strategically, across both short and long timeframes, considering the issues of the organisation within the wider context of a complex and ever-changing external world.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to act as an advocate for Ocean Generation.
• Willingness to support marketing/fundraising activities and attend events
• A willingness to challenge and be challenged, positively
• Balanced judgement and the ability to think impartially
• A blend of relevant professional skills and experience that complement other Trustees

The following experiences would be desirable but not necessarily essential, depending on the balance offered by other Trustees:

• Experience of working in the charity sector.
• Understanding and/or knowledge of charity and company law and finances.
• Ability to understand and interrogate financial and non-financial data.
• Experience of working with young people (under 25 y.o.) in a professional capacity.

Conditions

• Hiring Policy: Ocean Generation strives towards being intentionally inclusive and is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. They actively welcome and want to hear from applicants from all backgrounds.
• Salary: As with most trustee appointments, these positions are unremunerated
• Time Commitment: The board meets six times per year for approximately two hours. Pre-reading will be pre-circulated at least two working days before each board requiring no more than two hours of reading.
• Working environment: Ocean Generation's team operates virtually, working from home to maximise their investment in their charitable aims. The board similarly operates virtually through online meetings unless previously agreed by all Trustees, with the option of attending some meetings, in person, in London.
• Location: In this round, they are looking to recruit Trustees based in the UK.

If this sounds of interest, please apply directly